RESOURCES

INFORMATION AND GUIDES TO HELP YOU

We have compiled some resources which may help you explain the diagnosis of a parent with a life-limiting illness to children. The resources also assist with ongoing stress as life changes for the family, and then during the terminal phase of the illness. If there are other resources you can think of that you would find helpful, please contact us at info@dereksplace.org.au, and we will do our best to compile valuable and practical information which we can share with you and others in a similar situation.

Talking to kids about terminal illness

Ideas that can help parents bring on the conversation and learn how to better support children throughout the challenges of the experience.

Tips for parents during stressful times

Children need support during difficult times such as the prolonged illness of a parent. These tips may help you to provide the help they need.

Activities to do in the terminal phase of illness

There are many things you can do together with a loved one in the terminal phase of illness